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The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Wednesday that Zach Randolph and Tony Allen would become the first players in franchise history to have their numbers retired in the rafters at FedEx Forum. Allen, who played seven seasons for the Grizzlies, quickly reacted to the news on social media: Jan 28th it’s lit! Seeing that #9 hanging […]

If nothing else, Draymond Green’s bold claim as the best defensive player in NBA history was bound to get some attention. To little surprise from anyone who knows him, former six-time All-Defensive team member (3x First Team nods) Tony Allen had something to say yesterday after Draymond’s statement: https://twitter.com/aa000G9/status/1374417927269535750 Asked about his comments on Chris […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green thinks he’s the best defender to ever play in the association, but former NBA player Tony Allen had some quick criticism of Green’s comments. https://twitter.com/aa000G9/status/1374417927269535750?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1374417927269535750%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fclutchpoints.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D1047589action%3Dedit Green then fired back at Allen’s comments in typical Draymond fashion: I was waiting on you to stamp me Big homie, but your stamp […]

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden will make his much-anticipated return to the Toyota Center on Wednesday to face his former team Houston Rockets. In case you were living under a rock—a rock with no wifi—Harden had a rather acrimonious exit in Clutch City as he forced a trade to the Nets. Harden on Tuesday admitted […]

Talen Horton-Tucker is turning heads with the Los Angeles Lakers in the preseason, which isn’t a surprise to a former All-Defensive wing defender. While the second-year forward makes a name for himself, Tony Allen shared a story on when he knew THT was the real deal. Story time! Tony Allen (@aa000G9) saw Talen Horton-Tucker in […]

Doc Rivers has been on the receiving end of criticisms after the Los Angeles Clippers blew a 3-1 series lead to the Denver Nuggets. But according to former NBA player Tony Allen, the team’s shortcomings shouldn’t be blamed on the coach alone. Allen appeared on SiriusXM NBA Radio where he shared with Frank Isola and […]

Tony Allen believes it’s always best to let bygones be bygones. Allen is pulling out this long-standing notion in the context of Ray Allen and his unsettled beef with the championship-winning Boston Celtics side from 2008. Allen, who himself played a pivotal role for the C’s during that memorable title run, recently went on the […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins is one of the toughest ballers out there during his heyday. In a recent interview, Perkins shared his list of the top five toughest players in NBA history — names that inspired his gritty playstyle. In no particular order, the toughest NBA players in Perkins list are Charles Oakley, Dennis […]

As part of a recent interview with The Athletic, former Memphis Grizzles guard Tony Allen detailed the ways he is serving as a mentor for Josh Jackson. After just two years, Jackson’s tenure with the Phoenix Suns was over. The 23-year-old was traded to the Grizzlies back in July and is now playing for their […]

As part of a recent interview with The Athletic’s Omari Sankofa II, former Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen lamented the fact that he didn’t get to spend as much time as he would’ve liked with Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash just outside Los Angeles on Jan. 26. Sadly, all […]

Zach Randolph and Tony Allen returned to the FedExForum on Friday and got a standing ovation from the Memphis Grizzlies crowd. Randolph and Allen were the stalwarts of Memphis’ Grit and Grind era: Zach Randolph returns to Memphis. Nothing like the Grit and Grind era💪pic.twitter.com/DlsbWKzn5d — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) February 29, 2020 Zach Randolph played 17 […]

Kris Dunn has long envisioned himself as a quality defender, but it hasn’t been until this season that his defensive presence has been thoroughly felt. The Chicago Bulls guard has even gone as far as comparing himself to former All-NBA defender Tony Allen, who was known for his menacing disrupting ability on the defensive end, […]

Former Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen will reportedly serve a player development role for their G-League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle, per Meghan Triplett of Grind City Media. Coach Taylor Jenkins just confirmed that Tony @aa000G9 Allen will have a role helping out with player development with the @MemphisHustle . Allen was seen at Hustle practice […]

Retired one-time NBA champ Tony Allen has recently dropped some knowledge with regards to the defensive tactics he would use in order to try and stop one of the best offensive players in the game today in Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers. Himself widely considered as one of the best defenders of his […]

Memphis Grizzlies legend Tony Allen might be best known for his stout defense, but he is not getting the respect he deserves. Allen, now 37 years old and semi-retired after he was waived by the Chicago Bulls in 2018, took issue with a graphic posted on Twitter by Sports Center. The image displays 10 current […]

Former Memphis Grizzlies swingman and defensive extraordinaire Tony Allen recently took the time to heap some serious praise on Ja Morant. Morant, the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, is yet to suit up as an NBA player for Memphis, but Allen already believes that the former Murray State point guard has the […]

Paul Pierce has been in the headlines as of late due to some rather muddy news regarding his famous wheelchair ride in Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals. Though there were initially concerns about Pierce’s health for the rest of the series, Pierce swiftly returned to the court and helped lead the Boston Celtics […]

Former NBA player Tony Allen is convinced that Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley is doing a great job defending Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant. Beverley, who is just 6-foot-1, is giving up a lot of height in his matchup with Durant, who is a long 6-foot-9 forward. In an interview with Chris […]

Duke Blue Devils phenom Zion Williamson is widely considered to be the top prospect in this year’s NBA Draft class and one of the most unique athletes we have seen in the sport for quite some time. How unique, you ask? Well, to the point where former NBA forward Derrick Williams thinks he is a […]

Phoenix Suns guard Jamal Crawford has never been known as a great defender, but he knows one when he sees one. In a Twitter Q&A, a fan asked Jamal Crawford to name the toughest defender he has ever faced, and the 38-year-old NBA veteran didn’t hesitate in saying that it’s former Boston Celtics guard and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had exploratory talks with free agents Derrick Rose and Tony Allen before agreeing to sign swingman Corey Brewer, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Brewer reportedly talked with three Eastern Conference GMs prior to committing to the Thunder, but it was the prior history with head coach Billy […]

With the NBA trade deadline a thing of the past, teams turn their attention to buyout candidates. The trade deadline ended up being one of the most active in years with several teams making strategic moves. However, one team that remained quiet last Thursday was the Oklahoma City Thunder, opting to watch from afar as […]

If it weren’t for Koby Altman’s multiple power moves in the dying moments of the NBA trade window, the long-anticipated trade deadline would have passed in a somewhat anticlimactic manner. The Cleveland Cavaliers completely refurbished their roster in a flurry of unexpected moves, but the vast majority of teams stood pat, avoiding major alterations to […]

Tony Allen has a busy couple of weeks and he looks like he is going to be on the move again. Last week Tony Allen was moved to the Chicago Bulls as part of the trade that sent Nikola Mirotic to the New Orleans Pelicans. He spent a little over the week on the Bulls roster […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the most talented teams in the NBA, at least on paper. On the day of the NBA’s February 8 trade deadline, the Cavaliers did not disappoint. In just a few hours, the Cavaliers acquired George Hill, Jordan Clarkson, Larry Nance Jr, and Rodney Hood. To do this, the 2016 […]

The NBA trade deadline brought plenty of surprises, but one move that was expected was the waiving of shooting guard Tony Allen, which the Chicago Bulls made official today, according to ESPN’s Nick Friedell. The defensive specialist will be able to be claimed for waivers by any team other than the Bulls and the New […]

After playing in Memphis for seven seasons, Tony Allen left in free agency and signed with the New Orleans Pelicans. After half a season with a much more reduced role, the defensive specialist was recently traded to the Chicago Bulls. He was part of the deal that sent Nikola Mirotic to New Orleans, in which […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking to make moves with the Feb. 8 trade deadline only a few days away, making starting center Robin Lopez and backup guard Jerian Grant available in talks, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. The Bulls are also expected to take a closer look at Tony Allen’s expiring contract, […]

Tony Allen has developed into one of the best defenders in the NBA. After winning a championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008, Allen has built a reputation for being a lock-down defender that can stop most of the league’s best players. Even at 36 years years old, Allen is still one of the best […]

Paul Pierce, the 40-year old Boston Celtics legend, is perhaps known best for his complete repertoire of NBA moves. He could post up defenders without discrimination. He could shoot the three-pointer like a free throw, and he was a quality passer and rebounder for his position. Being the franchise star for the Celtics during their […]

The Timberwolves look playoff bound right now, which would be the first time in 13 seasons if they follow through. To get there healthy, they need to have players that will ease some of the workload for everyone. Coach Tom Thibodeau is currently playing his key players at a high amount of minutes per game, […]

Apparently, Tony Allen is going to miss at least 2-4 more weeks after re-aggravating a left leg injury, according to Jennifer Hale of Fox Sports. This comes as a tough blow to the Pelicans, who are having a difficult time keeping their players healthy this season. The @PelicansNBA Tony Allen has suffered a setback in […]

The Memphis Grizzlies surprised many during the offseason when they allowed Zach Randolph and Tony Allen to leave in free agency. Both were key players for them, but the team opted to bring in younger players to their fold instead in the hopes of continuing their run of success in the years to come. However, […]

The New Orleans just got some bad news about one of their best defenders. Tony Allen is expected to be out 3-4 weeks with a non-displaced left proximal fibula fracture, per David Aldridge of TNT. Pelicans announce @aa000G9 will miss 3-4 weeks with a non-displaced left proximal fibula fracture. — David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) December 12, 2017 […]

New Orleans Pelicans Tony Allen limped off the court with an apparent leg injury during their match against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran shooting guard took himself out of the game and went directly to their locker room after no one even checked up on him. That resulted to the four other Pelicans players on […]

During Monday’s contest between the New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder, things got a bit heated after DeMarcus Cousins was ejected from the game due to elbowing Russell Westbrook in the face. Following the game, Pelicans veteran guard Tony Allen weighed in on the situation, voicing that he believes that Westbrook flopped from the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans could potentially have veteran guard Tony Allen back for their game against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, per Jim Eichenhofer. Allen has missed the Pelicans’ last three games due to knee inflammation. Allen, a famed defensive stopper who signed in New Orleans as a free agent this summer, is averaging 4.8 […]

Throughout his NBA career, Tony Allen of the New Orleans Pelicans has established himself as a tenacious competitor and is well respected around the NBA for how he plays defense. It can be recalled that even Kobe Bryant named him the best player to defend him during his career, which is a huge praise to […]

After nearly a decade with the Memphis Grizzlies, Zach Randolph signed with the Sacramento Kings as Tony Allen signed with the New Orleans Pelicans in free agency. With both players playing significant roles in the team’s ‘Grit and Grind’ slogan, the Grizzlies are in a new era with the 2017-18 NBA season officially underway. Prior […]